Big Pond Concert
Next Date: Jul 20, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Big Pond
The Big Pond Concert is back this summer. After decades at MacIntyre’s Field and a few years inside the fire hall, the concert is back out...
Bras d’Or Watch is an initiative which introduces residents and visitors to the unique Bras d’Or ecosystem. Scientists and local community members welcome citizen scientists at several sites around the estuary to learn more about the natural environment of the nearshore and develop a ‘report card’ on ecosystem health at one point in time in several sites around the estuary. Bras d’Or Watch field day is a celebration of our place in the unique Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere.
Next Date: Jul 20, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Big Pond
The Big Pond Concert is back this summer. After decades at MacIntyre’s Field and a few years inside the fire hall, the concert is back out...
Next Date: Jul 1, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: Port Hawkesbury
As part of the Town of Port Hawkesbury’s Canada Day annual celebration, KitchenFest! is thrilled to partner on the fun planned and wel...
Next Date: Jul 5, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Glendale
There’s no better way to cap off a large day on the outdoor stage then more tunes and dancing! The good times roll on into the night a...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
It’s always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!’s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tune...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Cape Breton’s South Coast
Community: D'Escousse
Harbourfest weekend is a yearly summer event that has taken place for the last 43 years. It brings community, family, friends and tourists ...
Next Date: Jun 24, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
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